Nogas Island

Nogas island is a 24-hectare (59-acre) government naval reservation island in Antique Province, Philippines. It is 4.8 kilometers (3 mi) from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper and can be accessed by sailboat or motorboat within 20 minutes.

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 In Nogas island, you can do a lot of things including hiking, beaches, mangroves, birding, lighthouse, where to buy your s picnic lunch. Pack your lunch, your snorkeling gear, your camera and binoculars in a waterproof bag and head for a very special place.

The only island at the Southernmost part of Antique is the beautiful, picturesque, Nogas Island. Virgin, unspoiled, and is a natural reserve for marine life, birds, and thriving mangroves. This (the island) is a small wonder that boasts its white sand beaches, coral reefs bursting with colors, and that untouched “garden” of life underwater. No wonder it was love at first sight when I see it.

How to get to Nogas Island:

• From the Molo Bus terminal (at San Pedro St.), take the bus the route to Anini-y and tell the bus conductor that you are headed to Sira-an Hot Spring and Health Resort (starting point of Nogas Island escapade) – the fare is around Php80 to Php90. It’s a 2-hour trip.
• Pay your entrance fee of Php20 at the Sira-an front desk and let them know that you are going to Nogas Island.
• If you are traveling solo, ask if there are other people who will go to Nogas Island. You will pay around Php50 to Php100 (roundtrip) and you will be sharing the boat with other travelers. 5-10 people could fit on the outrigger boat.
• The boat rental is Php500 – of course, I paid the whole amount since I was the only one brave enough to spend Valentine’s Day alone and on an island Make sure to have your friends and families to bond with
• There’s another Php20 for environmental fee
• Tell your boat man what time he will pick you up for your trip back to Sira-an
• I suggest you’ll have lunch at the Sira-an Hotspring Restaurant. There are plenty of available meals there. The Nogas Island has literally nothing there to provide you with refreshments and snacks. Php50-Php100 meals
• There are snorkeling sets for rent. I believe they are only limited. It’s Php100 per set.
• If you are headed back to Iloilo, there’s a Ceres bus that passes by around 4:30pm to 5pm. Make sure to catch it. Else, you could spend the night in Sira-an.